
Bruce Springsteen helps director Scott Cooper’s family after Los Angeles wildfires
Legendary musician Bruce Springsteen proved he’s a hero offstage as well, offering heartfelt support to filmmaker Scott Cooper and his family after they lost their home in the devastating Los Angeles wildfires.
Springsteen, 76, who is the subject of Cooper’s upcoming biopic “Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere,” opened his doors to the director’s family, giving them a place to stay and even gifting Cooper’s daughter Stella a guitar to replace the one she lost in the fire.
“He moved my family into his home when our house burned. My daughter Stella, who was learning guitar when hers burned, Bruce promptly sent her one of his,” Cooper told People magazine. “To move my family and me into his house while we get on our feet—it brings a special resonance to this movie.”
The tragedy struck while Cooper, 55, was filming an emotional scene for the biopic featuring Jeremy Allen White as Bruce Springsteen and Stephen Graham as his father, Douglas. He recalled breaking down on set after learning that his home was gone. “Five minutes in the corner crying, understanding our lives would never be the same. It was the hardest day I’ve ever had shooting a movie,” he said.
To make matters worse, the family had to put down their dog just a week later. Despite the heartbreak, Cooper said his daughters Ava and Stella showed remarkable resilience. “It’s been the worst year of my life, but also the best,” he reflected.
“Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere” is set for release on October 24, 2025, celebrating the spirit of survival, music, and the power of kindness.